ax + b = 0 for x

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To solve the equation \( ax + b = 0 \) for \( x \), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract \( b \) from both sides: \[ ax = -b \]

  2. Divide both sides by \( a \) (assuming \( a \neq 0 \)): \[ x = -\frac{b}{a} \]

So, the solution for \( x \) is: \[ x = -\frac{b}{a} \]

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The solution for \( x \) in the equation \( ax + b = 0 \) can be written as:

x = -b ÷ a

where "÷" represents division. If you have specific values for \( a \) and \( b \), you can substitute them into the formula.